BJD Band-Aid No Solution: Katter
Member for Mt Isa Rob Katter said today the State Government’s compensation deal for producers affected by Bovine Johnes’ Disease (BJD) is not the answer.
Listeria Cases Prompt Cheese Recalls
An outbreak of listeria which health authorities believe may be linked to soft cheeses manufactured in Victoria has prompted Kingaroy Cheese to conduct a voluntary recall of seven products.
Voluntary Cattle Levy To
Support New Industry Fund
The State Government today launched a $5 million fund to support the cattle industry during disease outbreaks.
Rule Change Will Help Piggeries Expand
Changes to Strategic Cropping Land legislation passed by the Queensland Government last month will allow the region’s piggery operators to expand more easily.
Harvester Blacks Out Homes
A harvester cut the power supply to more than 400 customers north of Murgon today when it brought down high voltage powerlines.
More Cheap Milk Another Blow: QDO
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation says supermarket giant Coles has marked the second anniversary of the “milk war” by extending its discounts at the expense of Queensland dairy farmers.
Newman Releases Six-Month Plan
Premier Campbell Newman today unveiled his second “Six Month Action Plan” for Queensland.
Two More Animals With BJD
Two more Queensland properties have been detected with single animals suspected of having Bovine Johne’s Disease, although final confirmation is awaiting the results of further tests.
Diesel Prices Up 20c
Motorists paid on average 20 cents per litre more for diesel in December than they did just two years ago.
Award For Pest Management
The Burnett District Pest Management Group (BDPMG) has launched an annual award to recognise a South Burnett landholder or community member for their efforts toward enhancing pest management awareness and activities.
Boxthorn Funding Extended
South Burnett Regional Council has extended funding to help landowners combat African boxthorn
Ex-Chief Vet In BJD Role
Former Chief Veterinary Officer Ron Glanville has been appointed an Industry Liaison Officer by Biosecurity Queensland as part of the fight against Bovine Johne’s disease (BJD).
Quad Bikes Top Cause Of Farm Deaths
With Christmas and summer holidays approaching, Monash University researchers are calling for people in regional and rural areas to think carefully about the potential dangers of quad-bikes.
300 Farmers Quit Every Month
The number of farmers in Australia is dropping by almost 300 a month, according to a report released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
‘Protected’ Status Key For BJD
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says beef industry leaders remain committed to the State Government’s response to Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) .
150 Properties On BJD Watch List
Biosecurity Queensland says it has made substantial progress in responding to the current Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) incident in Queensland.
BJD Updates Available Online
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh has committed to providing Queensland’s cattle industry with regular updates on Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) with more than 1000 people already subscribed for regular alerts.
BJD Scare Locks Down Cattle
Biosecurity Queensland officers are contacting grazing properties which have received cattle from a beef stud property near Rockhampton where some livestock have been confirmed with Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD).
Proston Cattleman Joins Tick Control Group
A Proston cattle producer who helped reform the Boondooma Cattle Tick Control Committee has been appointed to a new-look Cattle Tick Management Queensland group (CTMQ) set up by the State Government.
Farmers Urge Rethink On
Native Title Funding Change
AgForce Queensland has been angered by a Federal Government announcement that funding for part of the native title claims process will be axed from January 1.
